# Space Agency vs Space Blue Launch

Space Agency and Space Blue Launch both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of Space Agency's written reviews are positive against 14% of Space Blue Launch's. Space Agency also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (738 vs 56). Space Blue Launch's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 11). On rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Space Blue Launch is free to download; Space Agency costs $1.99 up front. Space Agency sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Space Blue Launch asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Space Agency against 4.3 for Space Blue Launch. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Space Agency has 738 ratings behind it against 56, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Space Agency's written reviews are positive against 14% of Space Blue Launch's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Space Agency | Space Blue Launch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.4 (738 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-agency/id542397575/reviews)** | [4.3 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-blue-launch/id1542046505/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **738** | 56 |
| Positive reviews | **75.3% of reviews** | 14.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 29 MB | 302 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nooleus](https://appshunter.io/developer/425879096) | [Renzo Macedo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1403943580) |

## What reviewers say

### Space Agency

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-agency/id542397575)

Design, construct, and launch your own rockets and satellites. Build a space station and explore the solar system in this challenging simulation game for aspiring astronauts.

**Highlights:** Build rockets, Launch satellites, Create a space station, Explore the solar system, Challenging gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mission 02 Skip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mission 12 Skip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mission 15 Skip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mission 16 Skip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Transponder Module | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50 Quick Launches | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Quick Launches | $3.99 | one-time |
| Nooleus X Parts Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Mission Free Unlock-All | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sandbox Unlock All Parts | $7.99 | one-time |
| Sandbox Unlock Standard Parts | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Challenging and fun gameplay
- 👍 Great value for money
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay and controls
- 🚀 Addictive and engaging
- 👍 Realistic space simulation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔒 Limited parts and features in sandbox mode
- 🔒 Microtransactions for additional content
- 🐛 Difficulty with certain missions
- 🔒 Lack of updates and new content

**Reported bugs**

- Sandbox mode parts not unlocking properly
- Crashes and freezes during gameplay
- Inability to restore purchased content
- Glitches with certain rocket and station designs
- Inconsistent performance on different devices

**Requested features**

- Add space shuttle functionality
- Introduce astronauts and crew management
- Expand the solar system with more planets and moons
- Implement a more realistic orbital mechanics system
- Add multiplayer and co-op capabilities


### Space Blue Launch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-blue-launch/id1542046505)

Experience a realistic rocket launch and landing simulation based on real-world Blue Origin missions. Deploy an orbital capsule, re-enter the atmosphere, and master vertical landings and parachute deployment.

**Highlights:** Realistic 3D rocket design, Orbital mechanics simulation, Vertical landing experience, Parachute deployment, Based on real Blue Origin missions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Space Agency free?

Space Agency costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Space Blue Launch free?

Space Blue Launch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Space Agency or Space Blue Launch?

Space Agency is rated higher. Space Agency averages 4.4 out of 5 from 738 ratings, while Space Blue Launch averages 4.3 from 56 ratings.

### Do Space Agency or Space Blue Launch have ads?

Space Blue Launch shows ads; Space Agency does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*